The Shade (1999)

The first film of New York-based French director Raphael Nadjari is an adaptation of Dostoyevsky's The Gentle Creature, which had also inspired Une Femme douce of Robert Bresson. The Shade is a drama about a mysterious woman and a pawnbroker who meet in New York. The film begins with Simon, who is alone in his apartment with the corpse of his wife, Anna, who has just committed suicide. In his grief, he remembers the first time he met her, a year ago when she walked into his pawnbroker's shop in Spanish Harlem. Mysterious Anna, who seems to come from nowhere, impresses solitary Simon with her sad beauty, and he proposes to her on their first night out. The Shade is a love story with great psychological insight.

Director: Raphaël Nadjari
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 83 min
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Music: John Surman
Production: Filmaker, Stolen Car Productions, Whole Nine Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shade about?
The first film of New York-based French director Raphael Nadjari is an adaptation of Dostoyevsky's The Gentle Creature, which had also inspired Une Femme douce of Robert Bresson. The Shade is a drama about a mysterious woman and a pawnbroker who meet in New York. The film begins with Simon, who is alone in his apartment with the corpse of his wife, Anna, who has just committed suicide. In his grief, he remembers the first time he met her, a year ago when she walked into his pawnbroker's shop in Spanish Harlem. Mysterious Anna, who seems to come from nowhere, impresses solitary Simon with her sad beauty, and he proposes to her on their first night out. The Shade is a love story with great psychological insight.
Who directed The Shade?
The Shade was directed by Raphaël Nadjari.
Who stars in The Shade?
The Shade stars Richard Edson, Lorie Marino, Barbara Haas, Jacob Lavin, Jeffrey Ware.
How long is The Shade?
The Shade has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is The Shade?
The Shade is a Drama film.
Where was The Shade produced?
The Shade was produced in United States of America.